Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.39° S 152.53° E

Sandbar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sandbar sea temperature is
22.0°C
1.6° 

Sandbar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sandbar surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 8 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,320 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 6 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandbar this week:

The surf forecast for Sandbar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandbar in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 6th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 6th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 8th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandbar over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
5
Friday
6
Saturday
7
Sunday
8
Monday
9
Tuesday
10
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
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3
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0
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2
0
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2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
1.6
S
6
2.3
S
8
1.7
S
9
1.4
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.5
E
9
2.3
S
8
3
S
9
2.4
S
9
2.1
S
9
1.7
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.1
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
10
1.8
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
43
33
213
737
450
277
98
54
42
583
1232
895
645
396
190
194
435
705
566
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
30
SW
30
S
15
WSW
10
SE
25
ENE
25
N
5
E
30
NNE
35
SSW
40
SSW
40
SSW
30
SSW
25
SW
25
S
0
NNW
15
ENE
25
NE
20
N
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
6:14AM1.32m
6:10PM1.33m
6:55AM1.43m
6:59PM1.28m
7:33AM1.53m
7:44PM1.24m
8:08AM1.60m
8:26PM1.19m
8:42AM1.64m
9:06PM1.15m
9:16AM1.65m
9:45PM1.10m
Low Tide
11:50PM0.17m
12:13PM0.40m
00:30AM0.17m
1:07PM0.32m
1:05AM0.18m
1:54PM0.26m
1:38AM0.20m
2:36PM0.21m
2:10AM0.23m
3:16PM0.18m
2:42AM0.27m
3:56PM0.18m
3:15AM0.31m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
20
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Information about the Sandbar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sandbar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandbar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandbar surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Sandbar) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Sandbar may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Port Macquarie? If you are looking for accommodation near Sandbar, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Port Macquarie, consider staying in Forster which is 25 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Port Macquarie where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Taree which is 55 km (34 miles) away, Port Stephens and Newcastle.

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